About

Milton Irvin founded McConnell Funeral Home in Athens, Alabama, in 1830. Since that time, we have provided funeral and cremation services to the Limestone County community. Our professional and dedicated team members deliver exceptional compassionate care to families at one of the more difficult times in life.

A funeral home that celebrates life

We believe that funeral and memorial services should reflect the lives of those being honored, and we strive to create meaningful, personalized tributes to those who have meant so much to family and friends. Honoring a loved one’s life with a customized celebration could be as simple as sharing treasured photographs or as elaborate as holding a themed catered event. There are thousands of ways to tell your loved one’s story, and we will take care of the details.

Our promise to you

Reception Room at McConnell Funeral HomeMcConnell Funeral Home is committed to serving you with compassionate and personalized service. Our dedicated team of funeral service professionals has more than 60 years of combined experience and is ready to assist you, whether you have an immediate need or would like to make arrangements in advance.

As a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers, we can provide you and your family with trustworthy services to help you through this personal and emotional experience.

We honor veterans

At McConnell Funeral Home, we understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level One Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, our staff is knowledgeable in the benefits available to veterans and their families. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran's memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Visit us

Lobby at McConnell Funeral HomeWe invite you to visit our funeral home at 1200 E. Forrest St., where you can meet our friendly associates and tour our well-appointed facility. Please give us a call if you would like to learn more about our services.

Celebration of Life Planning

Our planners are celebration of life experts. We plan more celebrations each year than any other provider, and we know just what to do to create a uniquely beautiful and heartfelt tribute with attention to detail like no other.

Every family who entrusts us with their loved one’s service can expect an event that includes:
  • meaningful music celebration of life
  • cherished memories celebration of life
  • a personalized message celebration of life

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Get inspired by our offerings

When planning a celebration of life, your imagination is the only limit.

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Plan a Simple Cremation

Simple can still mean exceptional. Let us show you how.

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